Waking up and already feeling sad (depressed)

[Dot_]

The past week I've been waking up each morning already feeling sad and lonely. I don't fully know why, but assume it's because lately I've been reminded of how friendless I am. I miss having friends be physically here with me, and not just through text or snapchat.

What should I do about waking up feeling initially sad before even starting my day?I've been off antidepressants for months now and I don't want to go back. Any motivation al speeches or ideas?

(for context, most of friends live far away, and the ones in town aren't friends with me anymore/ vice versa)

[Fatherof1]

Well, I’ve been feeling the exact same way. I’ve been trying to put into words how I’ve been feeling as of late and you just did it almost to a tee. I’ll sleep in , half the day bc I don’t feel like feeling how I feel. I’ve been putting it off for months, but my mom recommended therapy or finding something that brings comfort for me, so I would say look along those lines, and keep your head up

[Dot_ in reply to Fatherof1]

Thanks for the insight. Sorry that you've also been feeling the same. I was thinking of perhaps getting back into painting. It was something I sed to do back in high school. I was never good but it was a way for me to get out how I felt, no matter the outcome.

[Dot_]

That's a good idea. To just jump into my normal morning routine and get the day going, rather than let that sad feeling settle in. I'll have to get better at doing that, specifically on my days off. Thanks, BlackRipper!

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I’m feeling the same way. Just wanted to say I can relate.

[Midori]

I understand the lack of friends, but unless you live in Very Smalltown America, you should be able to find new friends.

Unfortunately, I moved to Wales just as Covid hit, so I basically was in house arrest (😆) for two years! Only folk I talked to were delivery guys!

Now I am getting out and about again, I find I have lost the majority of my fitness, and am struggling to get around. I do have a wheelchair (lurking with intent in the garage), but I'm determined to get as much as possible back of my fitness, so I stagger around with a Rollator and use sticks around the house and garden. Can't see well enough to drive, unfortunately.

Many of the Welsh don't like the English, and they can be very clannish, so I am busy trying to learn Welsh and be super friendly!(Smalltown Wales, you could call it and some can be terrible gossips, and will make stuff up if you don't tell them!)

I would suggest going to a local cafe and see if there's anyone to chat with.. Don't have to become besties at present, just get back into the habit of speaking to someone new each day, even if it's only Good Morning.

Are there any activities happening that you could get involved with? Something that takes your interest? Something historical, or a pet shelter, art and craft group, Little Theatre? Just a few thoughts. I'm going to be starting Tai Chi soon, gentle moving exercise to try to improve my balance. From there, I'll probably offer my services to a little theatre group, if I can find one, (much experience in this field both backstage and treading the boards.)

Anyhoo, I hope I have left you with some thoughts to ponder and maybe help you on the first steps,

Cheers, midori